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Three homes for horsey folk (or anyone who loves the country life)

If you're pining for a touch of the country life, and you love horses, here are the properties for you.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 13 March 2026 | 4 min read
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For those seeking a country lifestyle, this article showcases several New Zealand properties ideal for horse enthusiasts.

The feature property is a renovated equestrian home in Clevedon with facilities inspired by US horse barns. It offers six paddocks, an arena, and is near the renowned Papatoetoe Pony Club.

Other properties include:

- A large Clevedon estate with native bush.

- A professional livery stable in Waitoki.

- A smaller character property in Lepperton, perfect for a pony or two.

The heart of the home is this stylish kitchen/diner.

There’s an arena and lunging round pen for training horses.

You could have up to eight horses or ponies on the property.

The home has a pool and cabana with bathroom.

Barn-style with a view

This propety has acres of native bush to trek through.

The barn-style home has wonderful rural views, and great indoor-outdoor flow.

Further afield

These are professional stables, with room for at least six horses.

Room for a pony

This vintage cottage is surrounded by fields.

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